745 East Woodland Road is an exceptional east Lake Forest residence that offers a rare blend of architectural excellence, modern luxury, and serene natural beauty. Originally built in 2006 and extensively renovated between 2022-2024, this English Country estate was honored with the Historic Preservation Award for New Construction, and has since been enriched with significant upgrades. Beyond the gated entrance, a private bridge spans a natural ravine, leading to a circular brick paver drive, creating a dramatic and private approach to the home. Set on 1.23 acres, the striking exterior showcases a Ludowici clay tile roof, zinc-coated copper gutters, and hand-chiseled limestone--materials that reflect enduring quality and craftsmanship. Inside, timeless character and refined luxury define every inch of the home. Highlights include French limestone floors, high ceilings, extraordinary millwork, oak hardwood flooring, four wood burning fireplaces (with gas logs), and an abundance of windows and French doors that fill the interior with natural light. The gracious formal living room enjoys three distinct exposures and features a traditional wood-burning fireplace with herringbone-patterned firebrick. The formal dining room has expansive French doors that open to a bluestone terrace-ideal for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. A cozy pine-paneled library with fireplace and charming bay window offers a warm and inviting retreat. Both the original architectural design and the comprehensive renovations were masterfully executed by Melichar Architects. The recent improvements include new mechanical systems, upgraded electrical service to 600 amps, extensive new low-voltage lighting, a Lutron lighting system and all new Marvin exterior French doors. In addition, the entirely new and reimagined kitchen features custom white cabinetry, a large center island with seating, marble counters, professional-grade appliances (Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele), a serving/beverage center with dining room access, and a spacious eating area with expansive new windows that offer inviting views of the rear lawn. The kitchen opens to a magnificent family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, French doors, and a handsome stone fireplace with herringbone-patterned fire brick and gas logs. The second level, accessible by handcrafted front and back staircases or a wood-paneled elevator, boasts wide hallways, a luxurious primary suite, three additional ensuite bedrooms with deluxe bathrooms and generous closets, and a full laundry room. The redesigned primary suite is a private sanctuary, complete with two new luxurious marble bathrooms, steam shower, WaterWorks polished nickel fixtures, spacious walk-in closets, a freestanding WaterWorks soaking tub, and a sitting room. The renovated lower level has high ceilings, radiant heated floors, an expansive recreation room, a billiards room with a convenient beverage bar, a fifth bedroom suite (currently used as an exercise room), a media room with fireplace, and a private office with an impressive glass wall. This lower-level "redesign" is ideal for fun, informal gatherings. Additional highlights include a heated 3.5-car garage, first and second floor laundry rooms, a mud room with ample built-in storage, and of course, the exceptional location close to the lake, beach, town, schools, and parks. 745 East Woodland Road represents a rare opportunity to own a pristine newer home in east Lake Forest--where architectural authenticity, modern luxury, and natural serenity exist in perfect balance.
Pending
$6,500,000
745 E Woodland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5beds
7,291sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
1.24 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$892/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gated entranceHigh ceilingsWood-paneled elevatorExtraordinary millworkLuxurious primary suiteZinc-coated copper guttersLudowici clay tile roof
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 11, 2026 at 09:07am
Listing courtesy of:
Mona Hellinga 847-814-1855,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12563873
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Library, Gallery, Office, Recreation Room, Media Room, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Game Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 468 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X22
Media room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X19
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X14
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Elevator, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Pocket Door(s)
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Egress Window,9 ft + pour,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Basement, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 7,291 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3.5
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 3.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.24 Acres
- Dimensions: 307.14X121.90X272.26X325.2
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage
- Parcel number: 12284040110000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office,List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gated, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lake Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $892/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,965,821
- Annual tax amount: $65,410
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Pending sale | $6,500,000$892/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12563873 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Contingent | $6,500,000$892/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12563873 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000+124.1%$892/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12563873 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2020 | Sold | $2,900,000-7.9%$398/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10728153 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2020 | Pending sale | $3,150,000$432/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10728153 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2020 | Price change | $3,150,000-12.2%$432/sqft |
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| 8/30/2019 | Price change | $3,589,000-9.1%$492/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10728153 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Price change | $3,950,000-12%$542/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10728153 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $4,490,000-13.7%$616/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #09849159 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2009 | Sold | $5,200,000-10.3%$713/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07295289 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2009 | Listed for sale | $5,795,000$795/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #07295289 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,585 +5.2% | $1,093,780 +10.6% |
| 2022 | $58,546 +2.9% | $988,508 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $56,923 +2.3% | $969,616 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $55,646 -16.5% | $966,570 -19.2% |
| 2019 | $66,659 -7.1% | $1,196,214 -5.6% |
| 2018 | $71,737 | $1,266,540 -8% |
| 2017 | $71,737 +3.9% | $1,375,938 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $69,040 +3.7% | $1,327,367 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $66,569 +1.2% | $1,289,460 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $65,793 +2.1% | $1,185,512 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $64,441 -12% | $1,195,795 -22.3% |
| 2011 | $73,232 +15.4% | $1,539,790 +6.1% |
| 2010 | $63,485 -2.6% | $1,451,785 -10.4% |
| 2009 | $65,192 +2.5% | $1,619,673 -2% |
| 2008 | $63,633 +8.3% | $1,652,053 +2.8% |
| 2006 | $58,757 +226.3% | $1,607,681 |
| 2005 | $18,006 +34.7% | -- |
| 2004 | $13,363 | -- |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$47,603/mo
Principal & interest
$33520
Property taxes
$14083
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Neighborhood: 60045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sheridan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Deer Path Middle School WestGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Lake Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sheridan Elementary School
- Middle: Deer Path Middle School
- High: Lake Forest High School
- District: 67
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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